Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan
Japan: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 36.34 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan stood at 36.34.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan peaked at 40.99 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 36.01, in 1992.
That places Japan 111th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.61 | — |
| 1991 | 36.21 | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 36.01 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 36.19 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 36.39 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 36.58 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 36.51 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 36.33 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 36.67 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 37.15 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 37.56 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 38.01 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 38.77 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 39.23 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 39.58 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 39.58 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 39.58 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 39.6 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 39.84 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 40.14 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 40.42 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 40.75 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 40.99 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 40.76 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 40.56 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 40.5 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 40.01 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 39.56 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 38.55 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 37.99 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 38.05 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 37.95 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 37.5 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 37.1 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 36.7 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 36.55 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 36.43 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 36.34 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.46 | 36.01 | 37.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.19 | 37.56 | 40.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.01 | 37.99 | 40.99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.08 | 36.34 | 38.05 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More gender data for Japan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 12,429 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.96 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 367,041 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 384,885 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 368,886 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 386,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 378,555 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 396,805 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 393,277 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 412,389 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan was 36.34 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 40.99 in 2012.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.01 in 1992.
- How does Japan rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Japan ranks 111th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.